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Greater Yellowlegs

Tringa melanoleuca

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Scolopacidae ›Genus: Tringa

About

The greater yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) is a large North American shorebird. The genus name Tringa is the New Latin name given to the green sandpiper by Aldrovandus in 1599 based on Ancient Greek trungas, a thrush-sized, white-rumped, tail-bobbing wading bird mentioned by Aristotle. The specific melanoleuca is from Ancient Greek melas, "black", and leukos, "white".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greater Yellowlegs?
The scientific name of Greater Yellowlegs is Tringa melanoleuca.
What kingdom does Greater Yellowlegs belong to?
Greater Yellowlegs belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Greater Yellowlegs belong to?
Greater Yellowlegs belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Greater Yellowlegs belong to?
Greater Yellowlegs belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Greater Yellowlegs belong to?
Greater Yellowlegs belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Greater Yellowlegs belong to?
Greater Yellowlegs belongs to the family Scolopacidae.
What genus does Greater Yellowlegs belong to?
Greater Yellowlegs belongs to the genus Tringa.